Relapse and Recovery in Drug Abuse: Research and Practice
- 1 January 1989
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of the Addictions
- Vol. 24 (3) , 189-201
- https://doi.org/10.3109/10826088909047283
Abstract
Relapse and recovery are two related areas which are central to drug abuse treatment research and practice. The view of drug addiction and dependence as a chronic, relapsing disease is supported by both research and clinical experience. Recent research shows that many drug abusers have relatively short "addiction careers" and suggests that a better understanding of relapse (and its prevention) may assist treatment providers in more effectively moving clients toward recovery.Keywords
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